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Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War II, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. They travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents.

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Storytelling about courage at its best -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
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A mind-blowing and emotional read -- Sally Bailey * Essex Chronicle Series *

The Silver Sword

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    A Paperback / softback by Ian Serraillier, Jane Serraillier

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 03/04/2003
      ISBN13: 9780099439493, 978-0099439493
      ISBN10: 0099439492
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War II, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. They travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will be reunited with their parents.

      Trade Review
      Storytelling about courage at its best -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
      One of the most exciting books I've read for a long while * Daily Telegraph *
      This book is touched with greatness * Junior Bookshelf *
      One of the most remarkable children's books since 1945 * Oxford Companion to Children's Literature *
      A mind-blowing and emotional read -- Sally Bailey * Essex Chronicle Series *

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